[Vermont Lt]

So what you are saying that it is OK to shoot someone fleeing, in the back?

Just wanted to make sure.

[IChing]

I recommend reading the analysis in the post, along with the videos in the comments section

[PghBaldy]

Yes it is OK if the person is dangerous.

[PistolPaknMama]

So what you are saying that it is OK to shoot someone fleeing, in the back?

If you believe he was armed with your weapon?

[bolobaby]

It’s a question of murder, firstly. If you watch the video, there is a struggle. If Slager pulls his weapon and fires as an immediate extension of that struggle, regardless of the guy running away *just then*, it’s more of a manslaughter act due to the fact that Slager is in the heat of the moment due to a very serious assault.

Second, there are circumstances where cops can shoot a fleeing suspect in the back if they feel the suspect poses significant deadly risk to the public. Given the limited knowledge Slager had of the suspect, which may wholly consist of, “I pulled this guy over for a traffic stop, he fled, then attacked me, took my taser and tried to shoot me with it...”

Who does that except extremely dangerous people?

[xone]

So what you are saying that it is OK to shoot someone fleeing, in the back?

The flee'er was a felon at that point. Cops can shoot fleeing felons. Citizens should be able to also.